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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Genus: | Fimbristylis |
| Species: | F. cymosa
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| Binomial name | |
| Fimbristylis cymosa | |
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Fimbristylis cymosa, commonly known as tropical fimbry, or St. John's sedge,[3] is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae. It has a wide distribution in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, Australasia, and the Pacific.[2]
The rhizomatous perennial grass-like or herb sedge typically grows to a height of 0.25 to 0.8 metres (1 to 3 ft). It blooms between February and September and produces brown flowers.[4]
In Western Australia it is found near the coast, on dunes and behind mangroves in the Kimberley region where it grows in sandy-clay alluvium around basalt or sandstone rocks.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Zhuang, X. (2013). "Fimbristylis cymosa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T168643A68266416. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T168643A68266416.en. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
- ^ a b c "Fimbristylis cymosa R.Br". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
- ^ "Native plants of the Marshalls". Republic of the Marshall Islands Biodiversity Clearing House Mechanism. RMI Office of Environmental Planning and Policy Coordination. Archived from the original on 25 June 2022.
- ^ a b "Fimbristylis cymosa". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.